sailors

Contains short fiction from the nineteenth-century American novelist, and features his unfinished novella entitled "Billy Budd, Sailor," along with the "Piazza Tales," which includes "Bartleby," "The Bell-Tower," and others; and includes a brief biography of the author.

A WWII hero's courageous, inspiring true story of survival against all odds after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis.

"For members of the U.S. Navy, the call to arms is a great honor and a solemn duty. Defending their country takes strength, determination, and an uncommon amount of courage. U.S. sailors have faced life and death in many wars throughout American history. Experience for yourself the sights and sounds of war as brave men and women become extraordinary heroes when they display courage under fire"--Provided by the publisher.

Shares stories about what its like to be lost at sea and forced to survive.

An introduction to what the US Navy is, what recruits do, and jobs soldiers could learn. Includes descriptions of missions to save a fishing crew from pirates and to keep the oil shipping lane open.

Provides accounts of men who were taken against their will and forced into service within the British Navy or aboard pirate ships during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

"Describes warships as used in the military, including specs, weapons, and crews. Includes the types of missions they are used in and diagrams of the interior of the vehicle. Features a gallery of warships from around the world"--Provided by publisher.